Thursday 16-May 2 Sam 23-24; Ps 63; Acts 25 2 Samuel 23: Who were the ‘mighty men’ and why do you think this account is included?  Why do you think David poured out the water that his warriors risked their lives to get for him?  Did you recognize any names? 2 Samuel 24: What sin did David commit and what was the…

Wednesday 15-May 2 Sam 21-22; Job 3; Acts 24 2 Samuel 21: Why did David sacrifice the sons of Saul’s concubines? Why did David retire from ‘active’ duty? 2 Samuel 22:  What does this prayer/psalm indicate about David’s relationship with God? Job 3: What does Job hope for and what does he curse? Acts 24: What were the charges against Paul brought…

Tuesday 14-May 2 Sam 19-20; Ps 62; Acts 23 2 Samuel 19: For whom did David weep, and what was Joab’s council? Who did David forgive? 2 Samuel 20: Who rose up to oppose David and why?  Who was Amasa and what happened to him? What happened to Sheba? Acts 23: Why was there a division in the Jerusalem Council?  How was…

Monday 13-May 2 Sam 17-18; Job 2; Acts 22 2 Samuel 17: What was the advice of Ahithophel and what was the advice of Hushai? Who did Absalom appoint to lead his army – what was his relation to David? 2 Samuel 18: How did Absalom die? Job 2:What further harm did Satan want to try against Job? How was He limited?…

Here are our readings for the week. Take time to reflect on God as Shepherd. May it give you comfort to know that you have a Savior who cares for you, watches over you, guides you in the right way and protects you from evil. Sunday 12-May Reflect on God as Shepherd Monday 13-May 2 Sam 17-18; Job 2; Acts 22 Tuesday…

Saturday 11-May-19 2 Sam 15-16; Ps 61; Acts 21 2 Samuel 15: How did Absalom get himself in a place of power? Why do you think David gave up without a fight? 2 Samuel 16: What did Ziba do? Were his actions genuine? What advice did Ahithophel give Abalom? Acts 21: What advice that seemed to come from the Holy Spirit, did…

Friday 10-May 2 Sam 13-14; Job 1; Acts 20 2 Samuel 13:Who sent Tamar to wait on Amnon? Why do you think Absolam fled to Geshur? 2 Samuel 14:Why did Absolam burn Joab’s field? Acts 20: What happpened to Eutychus while Paul was teaching?  Where were they? Job 1: What is Satan’s challenge to God? Journal Prompt: How have you experienced the…

Wednesday 8-May 2 Samuel 9-10; Eccl 12:9-13; Acts 18 2 Samuel 9: How does David further honor Jonathon and Saul’s lineage? 2 Samuel 10:  Why did the Israelites attack the Ammonites? Acts 18:  Where were Priscilla and Aquila from?  Who surprisingly converted to Christianity?  What happened to Aquila and Priscilla? Journal Prompt: Reflect upon the final words of Solomon in Ecclesiastes in…

Tuesday 7-May 2 Samuel 7-8; Ps 59; Acts 17 2 Samuel 7:  What did David inquire of the Lord via Samuel? How did the Lord respond? 2 Samuel 8: Against whom was David victorious? Acts 17: Where did Paul, Silas and Timothy travel? How did Paul reason with the Greeks in Athens . . . what common ground did he use to…

Monday 6-May 2 Sam 5-6; Eccl 12:1-8; Acts 16 2 Samuel 5 & 6: Why did David become king over all of Israel?  How did he capture the fortress in Jerusalem?  What did David and his men carry off from the Philistines?  What happened to the ark? Why? Acts 16:  Who joined Paul and Silas? What did they do when they visited…